Your other Local Elected Representatives

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

The Conservatives have political control in this borough and Councillor Mike Hall is Leader of the council. There are 34 borough councillors and the composition of this council is Conservative: 21, Liberal Democrat: 12, Labour: 1.

There are 34 elected councillors who are responsible for agreeing policies about provision of services and how the council's money is spent. The council employs officers who are responsible for its day to day management.

The local councillor is there to represent the views and opinions of individuals. It is also his or her responsibility to help those with difficulties which the council could help solve. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough councillors decide how the council should carry out its many important functions.

Local councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which he or she has been elected to serve a term of office.

To do this they have regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or emails.

Your councillor will discuss any concerns or problems relating to council services and listen to your views on issues that you feel are important.

Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances. By law, all members of the council are required to complete a Declaration of Interest form, which you can access online, alternatively you can visit the Hinckley Hub where they are available for inspection on appointment.

Leicestershire County Council

Cllr Ould is your County Councillor.

Email: ivan.ould@leics.gov.uk

His profile is available http://politics.leics.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=263

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If you like the village you live in and are interested in protecting the future of your small patch of the countryside; please do not hesitate to attend one of the NDP meetings and find out how we can all impact upon the development of our villages.